How Filmmaker Tonia Mishiali Tackles Immigration, Patriarchy and Women’s Resilience in ’The Lion at My Back’

Cypriot filmmaker Tonia Mishiali is competing at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival with 'The Lion at My Back,' a film exploring the bond between a Senegalese immigrant and a local woman. The feature tackles immigration, patriarchal systems, and women's resilience—themes that drive both characters' journey. According to Variety, the film is among the selections for this year's Crystal Globe competition.

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